Here are some samples of fraud email messages. Remember, these examples are just a fraction of the messages that are used to defraud trusting buyers. Use your judgement while buying and selling online, and don't complete a transaction if you don't feel absolutely safe. If you do happen to run into a fraudster, tell us about it at support@oodle.com so we can spread the word.

I just wanted to report a scam. I had a wedding dress posted on here, and the buyer was a scam artist. They told me they wanted to purchase the dress for their grand-daughter as a token of their love for her. They said they were from Wisconsin, and would send a check or money order. I did receive a cashier's check yesterday in the mail. I was only asking for $200.00 and the check was for $1950.00. Red flag, big time. HE wanted me to western union the remaining of the cashier's check after it had cleared in my bank account, to a shipping company out of London. The cashier's check was purchased in Texas, and mailed out of London. I took the check to the police department to confirm the scam. I still have the check in my possession, and I DON'T plan on cashing it, nor using xxxx again. I just wanted to let you know that this happened.

Jill - Troy, OH